Henson Creek Trail

The Henson Creek Trail is located in the southwestern portion of Prince George's County, Maryland, and connects the growing District of Columbia suburbs of Fort Washington and Oxon Hill with the bedroom communities of Camp Springs and Temple Hills. The trail follows the course of Henson Creek for its entire route.

Extending from Temple Hill Road southward to Oxon Hill Road, the trail passes through Henson Creek Neighborhood Park, crosses Brinkley Road through the Henson Creek Stream Valley Park, and then passes Rosecroft Raceway—a historic harness racing track—and a number of residential neighborhoods. The Tucker Road Community Center and Athletic Complex and Henson Creek Golf Course are also accessible via the trail.

After crossing under busy Indian Head Highway/State Route 210, the Henson Creek Trail reaches its southern terminus at Oxon Hill Road (located about 1 mile south of the new National Harbor development). A grassy shoulder immediately adjacent to the paved trail accommodates equestrian users for the entire length of the greenway, but beware: Erosion is affecting portions of the route and caution should be exercised at all times. In the distant future, an extension farther north along the creek to Suitland Parkway will allow for a longer ride or run through the quiet scenery.

Parking for the Henson Creek Trail can be found at its northern endpoint in the recreational park off Temple Hill Road (just south of Henderson Road). The large athletic complex on Tucker Road north of Ferguson Lane also contains a parking lot with ample space.